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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.46, 332.72 and 166.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.46, 332.72 and 166.79 is: 229.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.46 : 332.72 = 166.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.46/332.72 = 166.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.46x = 332.72 × 166.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.46x = 55,494.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,494.37/241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.83

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